2
Troubleshooting Procedures
2.3
Power Supply Troubleshooting
Procedure 3
Connection Check
The wiring diagram related to the power supply is shown below:
Battery pack
System
Board
Power
Cord
AC
adapter
Any of the connectors may be disconnected. Perform Check 1.
Check 1
Make sure the AC adapter and the AC power cord are firmly plugged into the DC
IN 15 V socket and wall outlet. If these cables are connected correctly, go to Check
2.
Check 2
Replace the AC adapter and the AC power cord with new ones.
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If the DC IN icon does not light, go to Procedure 5.
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If the battery icon does not light, go to Check 3.
Check 3
Make sure the battery pack is installed in the computer correctly. If the battery is
properly installed and the battery icon still does not light, go to Procedure 4.
Procedure 4
Charging Check
Check if the power supply controller charges the battery pack properly. Perform the following
procedures:
Check 1
Make sure the AC adapter is firmly plugged into the DC IN socket.
Check 2
Make sure the battery pack is properly installed. If the battery is properly installed,
go to Check 3.
Check 3
The battery pack may be completely discharged. Wait a few minutes to charge the
battery pack while connecting the battery pack and the AC adapter. If the battery
pack is still not charged, go to Check 4.
Check 4
The battery’s temperature is too high or low. Return the temperature to normal
operating condition. If the battery pack is still not charged, go to Check 5.
Check 5
Replace the battery pack with a new one. If the battery pack is still not charged, go
to Procedure 5.
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